50 Cupcake Recipes, Because Sometimes More Is More
We'll always have a soft spot for cupcakes; they're cute, individually-portioned — because really, no one likes sharing — festive, and infinitely adaptable. Sure, you could hit up Sprinkles to get your fix, but why not bake your own? We've rounded up 50 stellar recipes ranging from the classics (Magnolia Bakery's vanilla, red velvet, and funfetti) to the super-creative (cotton candy, chocolate tahini, and honey lavender). Pin your favorites, and you'll be all set on the inspiration-front the next time a celebration rolls around.
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Lemon Pound Cake Cupcakes With Lemon Curd Filling
Get the recipe: lemon pound cake cupcakes with lemon curd filling
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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Whiskey Ganache and Irish Cream Frosting
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Bubble Gum Frosting Cupcakes With Gelatin Bubbles
Get the recipe: bubble gum frosting cupcakes with gelatin bubbles
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Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream
Get the recipe: coconut raspberry cupcakes with raspberry buttercream
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Double-Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Center
Get the recipe: double-chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter center
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Chocolate-Banana Cupcakes With Dulce de Leche Filling
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Georgetown Cupcake's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Georgetown Cupcake's red velvet cupcakes
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Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Magnolia Bakery's vanilla cupcakes
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Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: caramel pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
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Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Whipped Coconut Cream
Get the recipe: fluffy lemon cupcakes with whipped coconut cream
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Cornmeal Peach Upside-Down Cupcakes
Get the recipe: cornmeal peach upside-down cupcakes
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White Chocolate Hi-Hat Cupcakes With Rainbow Sprinkles
Get the recipe: white chocolate hi-hat cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles
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Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
Get the recipe: bacon banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting
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Tahini Cupcakes With Chocolate-Tahini Frosting
Get the recipe: tahini cupcakes with chocolate-tahini frosting
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Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: spiced zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
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Chocolate Cupcakes With Matcha Frosting
Get the recipe: chocolate cupcakes with matcha frosting
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Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Get the recipe: lemon cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting
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Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
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